Pretty sure this is the last generation of consoles as really only one (if the Wii U ever starts selling I'll start thinking about it) being gaming focused. Xbox One is just trying to be the everything box for the living room but why would people spend $500 on a new Netflix box?

Personally I'm just waiting for the Apple TV to get growed up, get support for gaming controllers and a robust API that allows for easy porting of existing iOS games.

We live in a society where people born on third base constantly try to steal second, yet we expect people born with two strikes against them to hit a homerun on the first pitch.

I'm not a console gamer, to be honest - I'm fine just playing on PC - but if I was the PS4 is certainly looking like the best of the options right now.

Last gen of consoles is possible, what with various PC-based gaming boxes on the horizon, the rise of mobile gaming, and the general convergence of PCs, media players, and smart TVs.

Also: lolWiiU. I notice the supposed "backtrack" from EA about WiiU games still didn't say they'd develop any, just that they were watching and willing to change their mind if it suddenly transforms into a viable platform.

They do that everywhere. Prices aren't based on conversion, they're based on what they think each market will accept. They know people in the countries with a mark up will still buy the thing, because they do it all the time.

KysenMurrin wrote:They do that everywhere. Prices aren't based on conversion, they're based on what they think each market will accept. They know people in the countries with a mark up will still buy the thing, because they do it all the time.

This market is going to keep on using his XB360, because I am not buying either of them at grossly inflated prices.

I bought a 360 solely to play through the various halo single player games I missed due to years stuck in WoW (lolwut, i know...), but i can't even justify that now having seen the shitstorm surrounding xbone, not to mention the dismal state of the halo franchise since bungie bowed out of the picture.

If Kojima goes through with it and makes MGS:V a decent port for the PC, then there will really be no reason to buy the PS4 for me unless netflix somehow stops working on the PS3.

KysenMurrin wrote:They do that everywhere. Prices aren't based on conversion, they're based on what they think each market will accept. They know people in the countries with a mark up will still buy the thing, because they do it all the time.

This market is going to keep on using his XB360, because I am not buying either of them at grossly inflated prices.

What about import costs? And shipping? I'm not surprised they're more expensive in a country they're neither manufactured in nor developed by.

I'm looking forward to my Ps4. Gonna be awesome! I think The Last Of Us will be the last current-console generation game I buy new. I'll wait on the rest for Ps4 releases! I might pick up an XBox One after a year or two. I'm expecting them to change their tune on a lot of their decisions after the wave of bad sales.

I received a Wii about 5 years ago when I graduated College. I love it. It has games the kids like, It has games I like, and I can still play my GC games in it.

but, if I'm "really" gaming, I'm busting out my Dreamcast. I've not seen a "real" reason to upgrade. I still have tons of games, and until recently, I was still able to go online to play some games with it.

Nothing about the XB or PS#whatever has made me say "OMG I HAVE TO HAVE THAT!"

And, it probably wont change. I came close on a 360. I had thought about it, if only to play with a couple of friends. But the price just kills it for me everytime.

I must say, I'm slightly impressed Microsoft. I was expecting this change, but I wasn't expecting it until sales suffered after release. I'm still getting a Ps4 first, and the Xbox later, but good on you Microsoft good on you.

Wii U is selling like total poop but the software lineup is actually really good, much better than either the PS4 or the Xbox especially for local multiplayer. Donkey Kong, Zelda, Mario Kart, Smash Brothers, Sonic, Bayonetta 2, Wonderful 101 etc. harken back to when gaming wasn't ashamed about being toy-like and joyful, instead of catering to teenage boys with dour shooters and realistic car games.

I still want a PS4 eventually (don't know if I will keep my pre-order as I don't want any of the launch games) because I really love Naughty Dog and Sucker Punch but in the meantime I am happy with the Wii U and I really think more people should give it a try before writing it off.